Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under
TVPG
Animals
Reality
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run the Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia’s largest zoo, located on the shores of Sydney Harbour.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, March 15
Platypus Emergency
Season 5 • Episode 5
All-hands-on-deck to try and save a six-month-old platypus; a breeding pair of Galapagos tortoises.
Sunday, March 15
Chimp Challenge
Season 5 • Episode 6
The team undertake one of their biggest challenges and do health checks on all 21 chimpanzees.
Sunday, March 15
Carnivores Galore
Season 5 • Episode 7
Behind-the-scenes at Taronga Zoo Sydney, Australia's largest zoo on Sydney Harbour.
Sunday, March 15
Healing Hippos
Season 5 • Episode 8
Keeper Caroline sees cloudiness in hippo Nile's eyes, prompting urgent action.
Sunday, March 15
Little Penguin Rescue
Season 5 • Episode 9
Following the journey of an underweight little penguin through her progression from tiny to mighty.
Sunday, March 15
Savannah Elephants
Season 5 • Episode 10
Seven Asian elephants and their enclosure receive a thorough cleaning.
Monday, March 16
Platypus Emergency
Season 5 • Episode 5
All-hands-on-deck to try and save a six-month-old platypus; a breeding pair of Galapagos tortoises.
Monday, March 16
Healing Hippos
Season 5 • Episode 8
Keeper Caroline sees cloudiness in hippo Nile's eyes, prompting urgent action.
Monday, March 16
Little Penguin Rescue
Season 5 • Episode 9
Following the journey of an underweight little penguin through her progression from tiny to mighty.
Sunday, March 22
A Perfect Storm
Season 4 • Episode 7
A wild koala has an unknown illness, and a new sea lion arrives at the zoo.
Sunday, March 22
Wild Dog Masego
Season 4 • Episode 6
Masego the wild dog needs surgery for a lump; a little penguin comes in to the hospital.
Sunday, March 22
Camel Lump
Season 4 • Episode 5
A mystery lump on Ras the camel's ear has everyone stumped so it's time to investigate.
Sunday, March 22
Giraffe Jimiyu
Season 4 • Episode 1
Thirty staff and specialists are involved in the risky sedation of their giraffe Jimiyu.
Sunday, March 22
Lwasi's New Family
Season 4 • Episode 2
Two gorillas are at the hospital as a pair of lions is getting acquainted.
Sunday, March 22
King Hala
Season 4 • Episode 3
A king cheetah has slowed down, and 97 turtle hatchlings return to the sea.
Sunday, March 22
Monkey Business
Season 4 • Episode 4
A takhi hoof trim takes a scary turn, and a male monkey needs some space.
Monday, March 23
A Perfect Storm
Season 4 • Episode 7
A wild koala has an unknown illness, and a new sea lion arrives at the zoo.
Monday, March 23
Lwasi's New Family
Season 4 • Episode 2
Two gorillas are at the hospital as a pair of lions is getting acquainted.
Monday, March 23
Monkey Business
Season 4 • Episode 4
A takhi hoof trim takes a scary turn, and a male monkey needs some space.
Monday, March 23
What A Galah
Season 4 • Episode 8
The team treats a sick platypus and two galahs learn to take flight.
Monday, March 23
Monkey Business
Season 4 • Episode 4
A takhi hoof trim takes a scary turn, and a male monkey needs some space.
Monday, March 23
Lwasi's New Family
Season 4 • Episode 2
Two gorillas are at the hospital as a pair of lions is getting acquainted.
Sunday, March 29
It's a Hoot
Season 3 • Episode 4
Vets rehab an injured barn owl; keepers welcome a new tree roo.
Sunday, March 29
X-Ray Marks the Spot
Season 3 • Episode 3
After weeks of training, keepers prepare an elephant for x-ray imaging.
Sunday, March 29
Hoofin' It
Season 3 • Episode 2
Two of Taronga Zoo's gorillas will be anesthetized for their checkups.
Sunday, March 29
Snake Snack
Season 3 • Episode 10
Lizards and snakes are challenged with puzzles for their enrichment.
Sunday, March 29
What A Galah
Season 4 • Episode 8
The team treats a sick platypus and two galahs learn to take flight.
Sunday, March 29
Black Rhino Birth
Season 4 • Episode 9
A black rhino labor takes an alarming turn; a kangaroo needs surgery.
Sunday, March 29
The Singing Gibbon
Season 4 • Episode 10
A gibbon finds his song; platypuses return to a national park.
Monday, March 30
It's a Hoot
Season 3 • Episode 4
Vets rehab an injured barn owl; keepers welcome a new tree roo.
Monday, March 30
Black Rhino Birth
Season 4 • Episode 9
A black rhino labor takes an alarming turn; a kangaroo needs surgery.
Monday, March 30
The Singing Gibbon
Season 4 • Episode 10
A gibbon finds his song; platypuses return to a national park.
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